Comparison
Cap vs TrackShot
Full disclosure: TrackShot is built by Altapp's own team and is launching soon. Cap is a free, open-source screen recorder available today. This is an honest look at a free-and-shipping option versus our own paid-and-upcoming one — so you can pick what fits, not what we sell.
Choose Cap if
Choose Cap if you want something free, open-source and available right now — on Mac or Windows — with optional cloud sharing, and you're happy to self-serve the editing.
Cap Trust Report ›Choose TrackShot if
At launch, consider TrackShot if you'd rather pay once ($49) than subscribe, want a deeper magnetic editor and a built-in teleprompter, and prefer a fully-local macOS tool — from the team behind Altapp.
TrackShot Trust Report ›| Availability | ||
| Status | Available now | Launching soon Sold on Altapp |
| Platform | macOS · Windows Windows beta | macOS 14+ |
| Pricing model | ||
| Model | Free · open source Optional Cap Pro | One-time $49 No subscription |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Capabilities | ||
| Automatic cursor zoom | Yes | Yes Cursor path as data |
| Magnetic timeline editor | Basic Trim & layout | Yes |
| Live teleprompter | — | Yes |
| 100% local | Yes Cloud optional | Yes No account |
The bottom line
Choose Cap if
Choose Cap if you want something free, open-source and available right now — on Mac or Windows — with optional cloud sharing, and you're happy to self-serve the editing.
Choose TrackShot if
At launch, consider TrackShot if you'd rather pay once ($49) than subscribe, want a deeper magnetic editor and a built-in teleprompter, and prefer a fully-local macOS tool — from the team behind Altapp.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Cap and TrackShot?
Full disclosure: TrackShot is built by Altapp's own team and is launching soon. Cap is a free, open-source screen recorder available today. This is an honest look at a free-and-shipping option versus our own paid-and-upcoming one — so you can pick what fits, not what we sell. In short: choose Cap if choose Cap if you want something free, open-source and available right now — on Mac or Windows — with optional cloud sharing, and you're happy to self-serve the editing. Choose TrackShot if at launch, consider TrackShot if you'd rather pay once ($49) than subscribe, want a deeper magnetic editor and a built-in teleprompter, and prefer a fully-local macOS tool — from the team behind Altapp.
Is Cap or TrackShot cheaper?
At our last review, Cap is listed at “Free · open source · Pro from $8.16/mo” and TrackShot at “One-time $49”. Pricing is recorded as published by each developer and re-checked when the report is refreshed.
Which of Cap and TrackShot supports more platforms?
Cap runs on macOS 13.1+ · Windows (beta) · Linux (.deb). TrackShot runs on macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon & Intel.
Are Cap and TrackShot both safe to use?
Both carry an independent Altapp Trust Report. Cap: 7/9 of nine checks verified, last full review Jul 19, 2026. TrackShot: 5/9 of nine checks verified, last full review Jul 18, 2026. Each covers source verification, data and permissions, and known risks. Altapp publishes no score of its own — the count is a tally of what could be independently confirmed.